Angus Trading Standards Officers have issued a warning about the dangers that fake toys can present to children.
It comes after hundreds of counterfeit Labubu plush toys were recovered from shops in Angus this week.
Businesses and consumers need to be aware that these counterfeit versions of the collectible doll toys are potentially dangerous and could pose a choking hazard to young children.
All goods recovered by officers were examined and found to be of poor quality and did not have the safety and/or trademark labelling that’s required by law in the UK and EU. They had loose parts, which young children could choke on.
Officers removed around 250 products from sale in one Angus town alone, however, these fake Labubu dolls are known to be an issue across the UK. Enquiries in Angus are continuing.
If you have any information or concerns, please pass them on to our Trading Standards team using our online form, or call Consumer Advice Scotland on 0808 164 6000.
